New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd T20I: New Zealand Edge Past by 9 Runs
In the third T20I match between New Zealand and the West Indies at Saxton Oval in Nelson, the hosts clinched a tight 9-run victory. Chasing 178, the visitors were bowled out for 168 after a spirited lower-order fightback.
New Zealand’s Innings
Devon Conway anchored New Zealand’s innings with a composed 56, while Daryl Mitchell added a crucial 41. Despite a good start, the side finished on 177 for 9 in 20 overs.
- Devon Conway – 56 runs
- Daryl Mitchell – 41 runs
- Jason Holder – 2 wickets
- Matthew Forde – 2 wickets
The West Indies bowling unit staged a strong comeback, preventing the hosts from crossing the 200-run mark.
West Indies’ Chase
Romario Shepherd kept West Indies in contention with a powerful 49-run effort, but his dismissal to Daryl Mitchell ended their hopes. The team fell short, finishing at 168 all out.
“Romario Shepherd holes out to Daryl Mitchell, and the West Indies fall short by nine runs.”
Late Drama
Shamar Springer entertained the crowd with clean striking, smashing Jimmy Neesham for a four and two sixes in the 18th over. However, he was later caught by Jacob Duffy in a sharp low take that sealed the match for New Zealand.
The five-match T20I series remains closely contested, now standing level at 1-1.
Author’s Summary
New Zealand edged out West Indies by nine runs in a thrilling Nelson encounter, with Conway’s fifty and Shepherd’s valiant knock highlighting the third T20I clash.